Money comes, money goes. But your story stays with you the rest of your life.
The leader who refuses to move until the fear is gone will never move. Consequently, he will never lead.
You won't take risk without courage.
Serving people we don't see eye to eye with is the essence of Christianity. Jesus died for a world with which he didn't see eye to eye. If a bakery doesn't want to sell its products to a gay couple, it's their business. Literally. But leave Jesus out of it.
Don't be fair, be engaged.
If a volunteer can help us with an immediate need, we can put them in a place to make their greatest contribution.